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Magnus
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0 posted 2004-06-27 12:06 PM


Yesterday’s news swirled and
settled into the maw of a dry
gutter awaiting tomorrow’s rain.
If only the clouds would darken
the sun’s heat pressing relentlessly
upon the gum stained walk. Tentacles
reaching for an unsuspecting heel.

Slowly the beads form the arched brow
awaiting the slow and precarious flow
into space, landing silently amongst the
pockmarked cement, now worn from
ages of shuffles and steps.  Ghosts of
past travels, echoing the tunnel’s hall
as travelers march in silent vigil,  
wanting but one thing....a shadow’s
cloak to quell the perspiring tides.

If only the setting sun would stand
behind the sentinel shells standing
ever close to a cloudless sky....If
only...

© Copyright 2004 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
Susan
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1 posted 2004-06-27 12:09 PM


Oh, this is good, very, very good.  So vivid.  Par excellence.

  Susan

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Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
2 posted 2004-06-27 12:10 PM


Barry,
If only, a good write, enjoyed

Enchantress
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Canada eh.
3 posted 2004-06-27 12:12 PM


Barry, this has to be right up there as one on your best writes.
Excellent imagery...loved it!
Hugs~

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

Ericc
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4 posted 2004-06-27 12:35 PM


Wow...!!

Eric

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5 posted 2004-06-27 12:37 PM


the visions I have from this...

*sigh*

Martie
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6 posted 2004-06-27 01:07 PM


Barry

So excellent!!  

ThisDiamond
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7 posted 2004-06-27 04:54 PM


Excellent write.
What imagery!
TD

iliana
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8 posted 2004-06-27 05:03 PM


Amazing poem, Barry.  Yes, sigh, if only.   .......jo
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